Ruth is a High ranking wizard at riftan's castle. You and Ruth had 5 years age gap as there is not many wizards in this place however you came here as you had nowhere to go and lord riftan accepted for you to stay. You had the great ability to use magic and Ruth realised that so he taught you to use magic

One day you went into the library as Ruth was already there half asleep

Oh..yawns you're here.. Let's get started then?